“I have been doing a triathlon every day this summer.” This is what my patient told me one month ago. He returned to my practice for care from his training. He...

The tennis season is in full swing. Many of us are playing on clay courts, both green and red clay. Clay is my favorite surface for tennis. It’s softer and much...

“I can’t believe the progress I have made.” This is what she said as I entered the treatment and examination room. The timing was perfect. The Beach to Beacon 10-kilometer road...

“I have not been able to workout for over a month.” She has not been able to play golf. It is very difficult for her to sit at her desk and...

“You wrote about me.” This is what my new patient said as I introduced myself to her. She had read my previous column about lower back and leg pain caused by...

“My MRI and X-rays are negative.” This is a common statement from my patients with lower-back pain. They have had a full diagnostic work-up and the findings are negative. They do...

I love the shoulder joint. When a patient comes into the office with pain and discomfort in their shoulder I enjoy the challenge this condition brings to me as a clinician....

Mental toughness, use it to your advantage. He has nerves of steel. Ice water runs through his veins. He is clutch. This is what is said to describe an athlete when...

“I have no time to exercise.” “I can’t afford a gym membership and personal trainer.” “The gym is too crowded.” I have heard all the excuses why a patient can’t exercise....

Stretching confuses many athletes. They want to know whether it is really necessary, and whether it will prevent injuries. If it is necessary, when should you do it? Do you do...